Who we are
The Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE) is a not-for-profit, member-led organization serving professionals in all disciplines relating to commercial real estate within the Greater Richmond Region. Functioning as a collaborative hub for education, networking and advocacy, GRACRE connects members with each other, key decision-makers, and the resources needed to advance their businesses and our community.
What we do
Since 1996, GRACRE has championed member interests, influenced public policy, and strengthened the commercial real estate industry's economic and community impact. This work is achieved through research, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership.
Our mission
GRACRE's mission is to unite and empower commercial real estate professionals to share knowledge, raise industry standards, and advocate for policies that strengthen both our members' interests and the communities we serve.
Fields of interest
The following occupations are a sample of the types of companies that are active members of GRACRE:
- Accountant
- Architect
- Attorney
- A/E Design Planning
- Appraisal
- Brokerage
- Contractor
- Developer
- Economic Development
- Engineering
- Financial
- Product Sales
- Title Company
- Utility
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental
- Facilities Management
- Fire Protection
- Geo-technical
- Mechanical Engineering
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Plumbing
- Engineering
- Property Management
- Site/ Master Planning
- Structural Engineering
Since GRACRE is one of the largest Real Estate organizations in Richmond, its diverse membership creates invaluable networking opportunities, giving our members the opportunity to interact on a social basis with others who use and/or have referral capabilities of our services.
As a member of GRACRE, there are opportunities for networking, learning and making a difference legislatively. Members are encouraged to attend meetings regularly, to get involved on the various committees and to support the organization by inviting others to join. Members are also expected to join and contribute to the Commercial Development PAC. Contributions to the PAC help to open doors to our legislators.